The Bat Motor Manufacturing Co. Ltd was established in Penge, Surrey, in 1903 by Samuel Robert Batson. The company operated until 1909 and was known for producing a range of early motor vehicles, primarily tricars. The name "Bat" was derived from its founder's surname, and the company utilized the slogan "Best After Tests" to promote its products.
Initially, Bat's vehicles were designed along bicycle lines, featuring a wicker passenger seat…